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VGV 111S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGV 111S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 83,663 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Fail 13 Jul 2026 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 83,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 53,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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VGV 111S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGV 111S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGV 111S registered?

VGV 111S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1977.

Is VGV 111S safe to buy?

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